A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. Sign up for the email version. On his final day in office…
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo/biden-issues-preemptive-pardons-against-trump-retribution
The acts of clemency from Trump brought full circle the conspiracy to subvert the 2020 election and hold on to power regardless of the election results.
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo/with-trump-pardons-the-jan-6-coup-attempt-is-finally-complete
The second Donald Trump presidency has officially begun. In a speech running about 30 minutes long, he promised day one action on immigration…
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/live-blog/trump-inauguration-capitol-inside
The “blockbuster” hearings on Donald Trump’s most unavoidably unfit Cabinet nominees feel completely hollow. Republicans have no interest in running afoul of…
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/where-things-stand/inside-the-farce-of-swaying-republican-senators-on-trumps-nominees
Fascinating news this afternoon that CBS and its parent company Paramount are considering settling a lawsuit Trump filed against them late last year alleging…
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/what-will-cbs-do-to-prove-to-dems-it-can-give-them-a-fair-shake
Amid a flurry of executive actions meant to keep Democrats demoralized, Trump has begun the real work of neutering the government and punishing his enemies.
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/live-blog/under-cover-of-shock-and-awe-trump-takes-concrete-steps-to-hobble-government
I was at the gym this afternoon when I saw out of the corner of my eye Elon Musk giving an exuberant speech at one of the Trump inauguration’s events.
https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/elon-goes-full-seig-heil-in-clarifying-moment
President Trump announced the project (which was already underway) with his new tech industry pals, promising "colossal data centers."
https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/stargate-is-now-a-real-thing-but-sadly-not-a-portal-to-an-alien-planet-a-bunch-of-tech-companies-plan-to-spend-usd500-billion-building-ai-data-centers/
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A federal website that shared information about reproductive rights and healthcare access reportedly went down after the inauguration of Donald Trump.
https://theverge.com/2025/1/21/24348586/reproductive-right-federal-website-trump?showComments=1
A federal website that shared information about reproductive rights and healthcare access reportedly went down after the inauguration of Donald Trump.
https://theverge.com/2025/1/21/24348586/reproductive-right-federal-website-trump
An interview with immigration advocate Vanessa Cardenas about Bishop Mariann Budde's extraordinary sermon criticizing Trump: Can appeals to decency combat rising cruelty and authoritarianism?
https://thenewrepublic.com/article/190528/transcript-trump-seethes-bishop-calls-heartfelt-plea
As the Bishop of Washington irks Trump with a sermon calling for “mercy” toward migrants, a leading immigration advocate reflects on whether decency can effectively combat authoritarian cruelty.
https://thenewrepublic.com/article/190524/trump-angered-female-bishops-stunning-criticism-right-face
Awareness of the double crisis—climate change and a second Trump administration—can be overwhelming. Parenthood clarifies my sense of the mission.
https://thenewrepublic.com/article/190505/trump-climate-change-parenthood
The Fraternal Order of Police, which endorsed Trump, has nothing to say about the violent offenders he set free.
https://thenewrepublic.com/article/190525/trump-january-6-offenders-police
The president's latest salvo against the Constitution shouldn't survive the judiciary's scrutiny. But these days, you never know.
https://thenewrepublic.com/article/190517/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-order
Donald Trump has just removed another restriction on arrests by federal immigration agents.
https://thenewrepublic.com/post/190509/trump-executive-order-ice-arrests
An early executive order shows the White House wants to get into the business of defining sex and gender. That could play out in a few ways.
https://thenewrepublic.com/article/190526/trump-executive-order-trans-rights
Donald Trump issued an executive order regarding receiving gifts from lobbyists.
https://thenewrepublic.com/post/190513/donald-trump-lobbyists-gifts-bribing-politicians
The New York City mayor will do whatever he can to get a pardon from Donald Trump.
https://thenewrepublic.com/post/190511/eric-adams-tucker-carlson-interview
The Washington National Cathedral bishop criticized the new president as he just sat there and watched.
https://thenewrepublic.com/post/190519/trump-bishop-inaugural-prayer
The Fraternal Order of Police endorsed Donald Trump for president. Now, it suddenly has no comment.
https://thenewrepublic.com/post/190521/fraternal-order-police-union-trump-pardons-january-6
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DC police officer Daniel Hodges, who appeared on CNN in his personal capacity, talks with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins about his reaction to President Donald Trump issuing a pardon to the man who was convicted of his assault on January...
https://cnn.com/2025/01/21/politics/video/daniel-hodges-trump-dc-police-january-6-pardons-src-digvid
Amid a deluge of executive actions, the Trump administration has asked federal health agencies to pause external communications, such as regular scientific reports, updates to websites and health advisories, according to sources w...
https://cnn.com/2025/01/21/health/hhs-cdc-fda-trump-pause-communication/index.html
CNN’s Jake Tapper speaks with former Trump national security adviser John Bolton after President Donald Trump terminated the Secret Service detail that was assigned to him.
https://cnn.com/2025/01/21/politics/video/john-bolton-trump-pulls-secret-service-detail-tapper-digvid
With concerns of President Donald Trump’s policies targeting the LGBTQ+ community looming, lawyers advise individuals on actions to take to guarantee their rights.
https://cnn.com/2025/01/22/health/lgbtq-rights-trump-executive-order-wellness/index.html
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